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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.46, 461.14 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.46, 461.14 and 246.98 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.46 : 461.14 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.46/461.14 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.46x = 461.14 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.46x = 113,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,892.36/334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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